Young Men's Health
Why do I sweat so much? I sweat way more than my friends and not just under my arms. I will be sitting in class and just start dripping. It’s embarrassing! I drink plenty of water but nothing helps.Why Do I Sweat So Much? Sweating might seem like a hassle, but it’s actually a natural way your body cools itself down and controls your temperature. During puberty, your … read more
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Are blue balls really a thing? My friend says I need to jerk off a lot or my balls will turn blue.
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I’m uncut and it’s never bothered me until now. Seeing guys in gym class makes me very self conscious. I want to be circumcised. Talking with my best friend, I don’t have to use lube/spit and my penis is way more sensitive than his. Should I do it?
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I’m 15 and a virgin. In health class we were talking about the HPV vaccine. Coach said it could possible prevent certain cancers. My parents asked why I wanted it if I was a virgin. Should I wait until I’m sexually active to get the vaccine?
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I’m 15 and my voice still hasn’t changed and I’m ashamed, all of the other puberty things have happened but my voice hasn’t changed at all! I’ve only gotten a few voice cracks but that was it
What’s the Deal with Puberty? Puberty can feel like a rollercoaster—some days exciting, other days downright confusing or frustrating. Don’t worry, though—this is all totally normal, and we’re here to … read more
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio of a person’s weight and height and weight, and does not directly measure a person’s health status, muscle, bone, body fat, or body water. … read more
Folic Acid
Why is folic acid so important? Your body needs folic acid to make new cells every day. This is especially important during growth spurts and pregnancy. What is the difference … read more
Testicular Self-Exam
What is a Testicular Self-Exam (TSE)? A testicular self-exam is an exam you can do on yourself to check your testicles. Doing a testicular self-exam can help you get to … read more
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With plant-based eating gaining popularity around the world, a new wave in food science and technology has emerged that is specifically focused on the development of “fake meat” or plant-based meats. You’ve probably heard about these products in the news and on social media and...
Drinking raw milk has become a popular “natural” food trend in the past few years due to rumors of it having certain health benefits. But, what even is raw milk? Is it safe? There is a lot of misleading information out there about raw milk...
You might have heard that different macronutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins all play different roles in the body once they are broken down from the food you eat. Carbohydrates provide us with quick, usable energy, fats play a role in ensuring hormones function...